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Calcite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.733.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
33.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Calcite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Calcite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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