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Peridot and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Peridot and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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