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Clinochlore
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Clinochlore and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.024.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Clinochlore and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Clinochlore and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.