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Clintonite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
KAlSi3O8

Clintonite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Amazonite 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 Clintonite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Clintonite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.