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Clinochlore and Realgar 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
2.60-3.023.56
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.