Clinochlore and Atacamite Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Atacamite 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 Clinochlore and Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Clinochlore and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.