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Clinochlore and Gypsum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.