Tanzanite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Tanzanite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tanzanite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

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