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Clintonite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.13.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Clintonite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Clintonite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.