Clinochlore and Fluorite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Clinochlore and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Clinochlore and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.