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Clintonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clintonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clintonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.