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Halite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
2-2.5   

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

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Halite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Halite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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