Home
Gemstones


Clinochlore and Elbaite Physical Properties


Elbaite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Clinochlore and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Clinochlore and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones