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Clinochlore and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.024.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.