Home
Gemstones


Clintonite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Clintonite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Compare Green Gemstones

Clintonite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones