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Chlorite group

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Chlorite group and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect 001
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

2-2.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Chlorite group and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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

Chlorite group and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.