Vlasovite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Clinochlore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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