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Radiolarite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

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
Not Available2.60-3.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2-2.5
Amber
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)

Radiolarite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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

Radiolarite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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