Clinochlore and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Quartz Smoky

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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

2.60-3.02Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Clinochlore and Quartz Smoky Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky Specific Gravity

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