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Clinochlore and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.