Clinochlore and Scolecite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clinochlore and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.