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Clinochlore and Pyrope Garnet 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
2.60-3.02
3.5-3.6
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Clinochlore and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Pyrope Garnet 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 Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Clinochlore and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.