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Clinochlore and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Clinochlore and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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