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Chlorite group
Chlorite group

Moroxite
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Chlorite group and Moroxite 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
 
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3.13-3.26
Conchoidal
None
-9999
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chlorite group and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Moroxite Specific Gravity

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