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Stolzite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Stolzite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite 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)

Stolzite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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