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Chlorite group

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Chlorite group and Obsidian 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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2.35-2.60
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5-5.5
SiO2

Chlorite group and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Obsidian Specific Gravity

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