Clinochlore and Polyhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
  
2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Clinochlore and Polyhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinochlore and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.