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Clinochlore and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Sardonyx and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clinochlore and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.

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