Clinochlore and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Thomsonite

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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

2.60-3.022.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinochlore and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.