Clinochlore and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.