Kyanite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Kyanite

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kyanite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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