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Diamond and Clinochlore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diamond and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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