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Clinochlore and Uvarovite 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
3.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.