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Clinochlore and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
6.8-7.1   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
C20H36   

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Clinochlore and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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