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Gaspeite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
HCl soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
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Gaspeite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

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

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