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Hercynite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Hercynite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.39   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Hercynite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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