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Clinochlore and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite 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   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clinochlore and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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