Aquamarine and Clintonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
  
3.0-3.1
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
3,1 basal
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
Aquamarine and Clintonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Clintonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Aquamarine and Clintonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.