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Clinochlore and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.023.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.