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Muscovite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Muscovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
2-3   
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Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Muscovite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Muscovite 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 Muscovite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Muscovite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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