Ammolite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Ammolite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Ammolite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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