Clinochlore and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Clinochlore and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Clinochlore and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.