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Chlorite group

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Chlorite group and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.6-3.3-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect 001
None

Mohs Hardness

2-2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Chlorite group and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Chlorite group and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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