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Clintonite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clintonite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clintonite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

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