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Clinochlore and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
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Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Clinochlore and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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