Clinochlore and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Clinochlore and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.