Clinochlore and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Clinochlore and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinochlore and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Clinochlore and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.