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Chlorastrolite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Granular   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chlorastrolite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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