Home
×

Matrix Opal
Matrix Opal

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



ADD
Compare
X
Matrix Opal
X
Chlorapatite

Matrix Opal and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Matrix Opal and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Matrix Opal and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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