Clinochlore and Rosasite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.024-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54

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 Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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 Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.