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Clinochlore and Bastnsite 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
4.78-5.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4-4.5
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 Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.