Sylvite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Sylvite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

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

Sylvite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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