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Beryllonite and Clinothulite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.87-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4

Beryllonite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Clinothulite 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 Beryllonite and Clinothulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clinothulite- Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4

Beryllonite and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

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