Clinochlore and Zircon Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.023.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

ZrSiO₄

Clinochlore and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Clinochlore and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.