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Clinochlore and Augite 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
2.60-3.02
3.19-3.56
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinochlore and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinochlore and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.