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Zoisite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zoisite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

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

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