Clinochlore and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.