Clinochlore and Hyalite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.02Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Clinochlore and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Compare Green Gemstones

Clinochlore Vs Dravite

Clinochlore Vs Demantoid

Clinochlore Vs Dioptase

Clinochlore and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.