Quartz and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Quartz

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Quartz and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Clinochlore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Quartz and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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