Clinochlore and Marcasite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Marcasite

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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

2.60-3.024.80-4.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{010} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.