Marialite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Marialite

Chlorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.503.17-3.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Marialite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite and Chlorapatite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Marialite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Marialite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.