Hiddenite and Clinochlore Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
2.60-3.02
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
{001} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hiddenite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Clinochlore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.