Properties
⛏ Mohs hardness6.5
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Scratches glass; quartz scratches it.
| Chemical formula | (Fe²⁺,Mg,Mn²⁺)Al₂(SiO₄)O(OH)₂ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Fe, Mg, Mn, Al, Si, O, H |
| Crystal system | — |
| Mohs hardness | 6.5 |
| Density | — |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Cld |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AF.85 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Kosoi Brod, Russia
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Chloritoid on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q531280 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
6–7
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