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Clinochlore and Zincite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.025.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinochlore and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.