Clinochlore and Scorodite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Scorodite

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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

2.60-3.02Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5-4

2 10

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 Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.