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.