Clintonite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Clintonite

Aquamarine

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.12.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Clintonite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Compare Green Gemstones

Clintonite Vs Hanksite

Clintonite Vs Gyrolite

Clintonite Vs Hauyne

Clintonite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.