Clintonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Clintonite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.12.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clintonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Clintonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.