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Clinochlore and Schorlomite 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
2.60-3.023.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.