Chlorite group and Charlesite Physical Properties

Chlorite group and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Charlesite 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 Chlorite group and Charlesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Chlorite group and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.