Clintonite and Elaeolite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Elaeolite

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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

3.0-3.12.55-2.67

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Clintonite and Elaeolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite chemical formula.

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

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Clintonite and Elaeolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Elaeolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Elaeolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.55-2.67 whereas that of Elaeolite is 2.55-2.67.