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Clinochlore and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.60-3.02
Uneven
{001} Perfect
2-2.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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2.71-2.72
Fibrous
{???} Good
6-6.5
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Clinochlore and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

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