Clinochlore and Oligoclase Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Oligoclase

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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

2.60-3.022.62-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Clinochlore and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.