Grossular and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Grossular and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grossular and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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