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Clinochlore and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Clinochlore and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Clinochlore and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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