Clinochlore and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Clinochlore and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.