Clinochlore and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
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
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.