Schultenite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07
  
3.17-3.18
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{010} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
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Chemical Composition
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Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Schultenite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Schultenite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schultenite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schultenite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schultenite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.