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Piemontite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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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Piemontite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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