Clinochlore and Spinel Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgAl₂O₄

Clinochlore and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Clinochlore and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.