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Lepidocrocite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Lepidocrocite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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