Clinochlore and Londonite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinochlore and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Clinochlore and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.