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Spinel and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.663.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Spinel and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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