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Clinochlore and Tavorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
3.32
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinochlore and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinochlore and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.