Clinochlore and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinochlore and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.