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Ammolite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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