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Chlorite group and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4  

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

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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.

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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.

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