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Clinochlore and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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

Clinochlore and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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