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Clinochlore and Jasper 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
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Clinochlore and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Clinochlore and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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