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Agate and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Agate and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Clinochlore 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 Agate and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Agate and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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