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Clinochlore and Sarcopside 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
2.60-3.02
3.79-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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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 Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.