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Clintonite and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clintonite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clintonite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.