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Clinochlore and Biotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Clinochlore and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Clinochlore and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.