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Clintonite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Clintonite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Clintonite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.