Clinochlore and Manganaxinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
  
3.314
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Clinochlore and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinochlore and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.