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Clinochlore and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-7   

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

While comparing Clinochlore and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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