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Clinochlore and Staurolite Physical Properties


Staurolite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.7-3.8   

Fracture
Uneven   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clinochlore and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.

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