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Clinothulite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Beryllonite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.79-2.87  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

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

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Clinothulite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite and Beryllonite 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 Clinothulite and Beryllonite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.

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