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Chlorite group and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
2.6-3.3
Lamellar
Perfect 001
2-2.5
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
 
Brittle
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-
4.5-4.8
Uneven
None, parting may develop along {111}
5.5
Fe++Cr2O4

Chlorite group and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Chromite 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 Chlorite group and Chromite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group Vs Chromite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is whereas that of Chromite is .