Clintonite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
6-6.5
  
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.