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MineralClinochlore
Formula(Mg,Fe2+)5Al(AlSi3O10)(OH)8
CleavagePerfect on {001}
ColorGreen, Yellowish green, Olive green, Blackish green, Bluish green, White, Pink
Density2.6 – 3.0 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent, Translucent
FractureFlexible
Hardness2.0 - 2.5
LustreGreasy, Pearly, Dull
StreakGreenish white to White
Type Loc.Brinton's Quarry, West Chester, Westtown Twp, Chester Co., PA, USA
Dana 8 Class71.4.1.4
Strunz Class8/H.23-20
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