Clinochlore and Brookite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.