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Clintonite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.0-3.1
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Perfect on {001}
3.5
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
 
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4.392
Conchoidal
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
6.5-7
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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