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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A group of green silicate minerals containing [ | + | A group of green silicate minerals containing [[aluminum]], [[iron]], and [[magnesium]]. Members of the chlorite group include chamosite, clinochlore, nimite, alushtite, and penninite. Chlorite is a soft, mica type mineral that occurs in irregular foliated masses. It has been found in Egypt, Middle East, western Asia, and the U.S. (New York, California). The opaque, flaky mineral was used in antiquity for seals and small decorative items. |
[[File:Chloriteemr1.jpg|thumb|Chlorite]] | [[File:Chloriteemr1.jpg|thumb|Chlorite]] | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
osudite; greenstone; vermiculite; green earth; clinochlore (Mg-rich chlorite); chamosite (Fe-rich chlorite); nimite (Ni-rich chlorite); pennintite (Mn-rich chlorite); alushtite (Al-rich chlorite); chlorite (Fr.); clorita (Esp.); clorite (Port.); Chlorit (Deut.); chloriet (Ned.) | osudite; greenstone; vermiculite; green earth; clinochlore (Mg-rich chlorite); chamosite (Fe-rich chlorite); nimite (Ni-rich chlorite); pennintite (Mn-rich chlorite); alushtite (Al-rich chlorite); chlorite (Fr.); clorita (Esp.); clorite (Port.); Chlorit (Deut.); chloriet (Ned.) | ||
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| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
| − | Luster = vitreous to pearly. Streak = colorless to pale green. Perfect cleavage in one direction. Flakes are flexible | + | * Luster = vitreous to pearly. |
| + | * Streak = colorless to pale green. | ||
| + | * Perfect cleavage in one direction. | ||
| + | * Flakes are flexible. | ||
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| − | | 2.6-3.3 | + | | 2.6 - 3.3 g/ml |
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! scope="row"| Refractive Index | ! scope="row"| Refractive Index | ||
| 1.57 - 1.64 | | 1.57 - 1.64 | ||
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== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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File:schistchloritelarge.jpg|Chlorite | File:schistchloritelarge.jpg|Chlorite | ||
File:clinochlorlarge.jpg|Chlorite | File:clinochlorlarge.jpg|Chlorite | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
| − | + | * Mineralogy Database: [http://www.webmineral.com/data/Tosudite.shtml Tosudite] | |
| − | * | + | * Jack Odgen, ''Jewellery of the Ancient World'', Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982 |
| − | * | + | * C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, ''Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979 |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorite_group (accessed Sept. 2, 2005) |
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | ||
| − | * | + | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 |
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | * ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998 | ||
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "chlorite" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "chlorite" [Accessed December 11, 2001(BW photo)(tech info) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:24, 29 May 2022
Description
A group of green silicate minerals containing Aluminum, Iron, and Magnesium. Members of the chlorite group include chamosite, clinochlore, nimite, alushtite, and penninite. Chlorite is a soft, mica type mineral that occurs in irregular foliated masses. It has been found in Egypt, Middle East, western Asia, and the U.S. (New York, California). The opaque, flaky mineral was used in antiquity for seals and small decorative items.
Synonyms and Related Terms
osudite; greenstone; vermiculite; green earth; clinochlore (Mg-rich chlorite); chamosite (Fe-rich chlorite); nimite (Ni-rich chlorite); pennintite (Mn-rich chlorite); alushtite (Al-rich chlorite); chlorite (Fr.); clorita (Esp.); clorite (Port.); Chlorit (Deut.); chloriet (Ned.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Luster = vitreous to pearly.
- Streak = colorless to pale green.
- Perfect cleavage in one direction.
- Flakes are flexible.
| Composition | (Mg,Fe,Al)6(Si,Al)4O10(OH)8 |
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| Mohs Hardness | 2.0 - 2.5 |
| Density | 2.6 - 3.3 g/ml |
| Refractive Index | 1.57 - 1.64 |
Additional Images
Chlorite
Chlorite
Resources and Citations
- Mineralogy Database: Tosudite
- Jack Odgen, Jewellery of the Ancient World, Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982
- C.W.Chesterman, K.E.Lowe, Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorite_group (accessed Sept. 2, 2005)
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "chlorite" [Accessed December 11, 2001(BW photo)(tech info)