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Nepouite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-2.5   

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

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Nepouite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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