Chlorite group and Sellaite Physical Properties

Chlorite group and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
• Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorite group and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.