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Clinochlore and Friedelite Physical Properties

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
2.60-3.023.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.