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Clintonite

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Clintonite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.12.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
SiO2

Clintonite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Clintonite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.