Clinochlore and Triplite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Triplite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.3 Solubility

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1.4 Durability

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1.5 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.85-3.94

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.10 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

1.11 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-5.5

2 10

2.4 Chemical Composition

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

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Clinochlore and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.