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Scorzalite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.313.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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