Binghamite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Binghamite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Binghamite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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