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Thaumasite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.913.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Thaumasite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Thaumasite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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