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Richterite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Richterite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Richterite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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