Clinochlore and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Riebeckite

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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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.0-6.0

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 Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.