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Clintonite and Emerald 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
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Be3Al2SiO6

Clintonite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Clintonite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.