Clinochlore | |
Chemical Formula |
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6 |
Species |
Silicates |
Crystal System |
Monoclinic |
Mohs Scale |
2 |
Specific Gravity |
2.6-3.3 |
Color |
Various shades of green; rarely yellow, red, or white. |
Streak |
Pale green to grey |
Luster |
Greasy, Pearly, Dull |
Refractive Index |
n = 1.571 - 1.588 n = 1.571 - 1.589 n = 1.576 - 1.599 |
Diaphaneity |
Transparent, Translucent |
Cleavage |
Perfect Perfect |
Fracture |
Lamellar |
Crystal Habit:Foliated masses, scaley aggregates, disseminated flakes. | |
Geological Setting:Hydrothermal alteration product of amphibole, pyroxene and biotite. |