Clinochlore and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinochlore and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.