One variety is called kaemmererite and is a variety of the chlorite clinochlore . Sometimes kaemmererite is called chromian clinochlore because of the increase chromium content. It is the chromium that gives kaemmererite its bright lavender to deep crimson red color. Color is usually green but can also be white, yellow, red, lavender and black. Luster is vitreous, dull or pearly.
Crystals are translucent transparent.
Rarely in large individual barrel or tabular crystals with an hexagonal outline. Usually found as alteration products of iron-magnesium minerals and as inclusions in other minerals. Aggregates can be scaly, compact, platy and as crusts. Fracture is lamellar. Streak is pal green to gray or brown.