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Clinochlore and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
9   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2 O 3   

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Clinochlore and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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