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Hauyne and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hauyne and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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