Chlorite
Chlorite is a mineral with the chemical formula Mg3Si4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6. It has a Mohs hardness of 2-2.5 and greasy to pearly luster.
Chlorite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Mg3Si4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6 |
| Mohs hardness | 2-2.5 |
| Luster | Greasy to Pearly |
| Typical colors | Green, Black, Brown |
| Formation | Metamorphic rocks, often found in schists and slates |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 2–2.5 — very soft
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