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Clinochlore and Violane 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
2.60-3.023.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinochlore and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinochlore and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.