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Clinochlore and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal 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   
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Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Clinochlore and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.

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