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Clinochlore and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clinochlore and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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