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Glass and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
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Lamellar   

Cleavage
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Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
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Glass and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Glass and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

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

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