Clinochlore and Diaspore Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Clinochlore and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.