Mineral 1.0: Chlorite

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Chlorite(Mg,Fe,Al)₃(Si,Al)₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Class: Silicate
Subclass: Phyllosilicate
Hardness: 2 - 2.5
Density: 2.6 - 3.3
Streak: Greenish white to white
Lustre: Vitreous to somewhat pearly, waxy, dull
Colours: Greenish-black (typical)
   Crystal System: Monoclinic
Cleavage: Perfect {001}
Magnetism: None
Reaction with HCl: None
Identification in hand sample:
Colour and its low hardness are distinguishing characteristics.
Industrial / ecomonic uses:
None, however chlorite schist sometimes does have ornamental uses.



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