Carleton College, Department of Geology

Rocks and Minerals Study Guide

Phyllosilicates

 

Name Image Color Hardness Streak Cleavage Luster Other properties
Muscovite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Biotite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Talc

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Chlorite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Serpentine

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Kaolinite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10