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Sphalerite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven   
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sphalerite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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