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Selenite and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Selenite 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
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-2.5   

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

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Selenite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Selenite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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

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