Clinochlore and Scheelite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Scheelite

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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

2.60-3.025.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.