Clinochlore and Moissanite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Clinochlore and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.