Clinochlore and Adamite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.024.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Adamite 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 Clinochlore and Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Clinochlore and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.