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Natrolite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.262.60-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Natrolite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Natrolite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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