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Clinochlore and Baryte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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