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Clinochlore and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.