Clinochlore and Cerussite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.026.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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

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Clinochlore and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.