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Clinochlore and Hurlbutite 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
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.