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Villiaumite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.79   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2   
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Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Villiaumite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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