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Rhodolite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodolite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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