Clinochlore and Euclase Physical Properties

Clinochlore

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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

2.60-3.023.08-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Euclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Euclase 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 Euclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Euclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.