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Dallasite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

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

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Dallasite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Clinochlore 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 Dallasite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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