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Clinochlore and Scorzalite 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
2.60-3.023.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.