Clinochlore and Sylvite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.021.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Clinochlore and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

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Clinochlore and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.