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Chlorite group and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Chlorite group and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Clintonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Chlorite group and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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