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Clinochlore and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2.5   

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)   

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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.

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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.

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