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Clinochlore and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Lepidocrocite 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   
4   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5   

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

While comparing Clinochlore and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Lepidocrocite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.

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