Clinochlore and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Sphalerite

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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

2.60-3.023.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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)

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.