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Sarcopside and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2-2.5  

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

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Sarcopside and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

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

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