Clinochlore and Iolite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Iolite

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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

2.60-3.022.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Clinochlore and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Clinochlore and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.