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Clinochlore and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Clinochlore and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Clinochlore and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.