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Clintonite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.06   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Clintonite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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