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Amber and Clintonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.0-3.1
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Amber and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Clintonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amber and Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Amber and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.