Clinochlore and Nickeline Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.02Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Clinochlore and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

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Clinochlore and Nickeline Specific Gravity

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