Feldspar and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Feldspar

Chlorite group

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.752.6-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Lamellar

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

Perfect 001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Feldspar and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Chlorite group 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 Feldspar and Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.