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Analcime and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Analcime and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Analcime and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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