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Clinochlore and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Clinochlore and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Clinochlore and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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