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Clinochlore and Gahnospinel 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
2.60-3.02
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinochlore and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinochlore and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.