Clinochlore and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.