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Anorthite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Anorthite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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

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