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Clinochlore and Heliotrope 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
2.60-3.022.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.