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Clinochlore and Moss Opal Physical Properties

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
2.60-3.02
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Clinochlore and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Moss 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Clinochlore and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.