Clinochlore and Diamond Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinochlore and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

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Clinochlore and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.