Clinochlore and Steatite Physical Properties

Clinochlore and Steatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinochlore and Steatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.