Langbeinite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

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2.60-3.02

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Langbeinite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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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Langbeinite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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