Demantoid and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Demantoid and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid and Chlorastrolite 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 Demantoid and Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Demantoid and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.