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Clinochlore and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.25-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi   

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Clinochlore and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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