Vesuvianite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Chlorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.17-3.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vesuvianite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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

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Vesuvianite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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