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Vanadinite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vanadinite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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