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Clinochlore and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Clinochlore and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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