Clinochlore and Serpentine Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Clinochlore and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.