Chlorite
Chlorite is the name given to a group of minerals with a similar silicate lattice. The chemical formulas of chlorites vary based on the combinations of the elements Zn, Li, Ca, Mg, Fe, Ni and Mn within.
Type
Mineral
Mineral Classification
Phyllosilicates
Chemical Formula
Variable
Streak
Green to gray
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Crystal System
Monoclinic and triclinic
Color
Green, rarely red, yellow or white
Luster
Vitreous, pearly, dull
Fracture
Lamellar
Description
Chlorite is the name given to a group of minerals with a similar silicate lattice. The chemical formulas of chlorites vary based on the combinations of the elements Zn, Li, Ca, Mg, Fe, Ni and Mn within.
