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Chlorite group and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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Chlorite group and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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