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Glaucophane and Clinochlore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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