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Clinochlore and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.32   

Fracture
Uneven   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Clinochlore and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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