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Flint and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Flint and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Flint and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

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

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