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Chlorite group and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Chlorite group and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.