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Clinochlore and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.022.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.