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Clinochlore and Bronzite 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
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.