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Chlorite group and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Lamellar  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chlorite group and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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