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Clintonite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.72
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.