Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore 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 Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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

Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Quartz and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Quartz is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.