Arfvedsonite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.5

3.0-3.1

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

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

Arfvedsonite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Arfvedsonite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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