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Clinochlore and Hollandite 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
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Clinochlore and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Clinochlore and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.

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