Clinochlore and Paraiba Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinochlore and Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.