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Clinochlore and Musgravite 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
2.60-3.023.62-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.58-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.