Leucophanite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Leucophanite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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)

Leucophanite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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