Pearl and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Pearl

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.852.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52-2.5

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)

Pearl and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl 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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Pearl and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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