Chlorite group and Linarite Physical Properties

Chlorite group and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorite group and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.