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Scorodite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.60-3.02   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
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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Scorodite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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