Clintonite and Flint Physical Properties

Clintonite

Flint

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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

3.0-3.1Not Available

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.11 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.12 Mohs Hardness

3.5Not Available

2 10

2.9 Chemical Composition

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

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Clintonite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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

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Clintonite and Flint Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Flint Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Flint Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is Not Available whereas that of Flint is Not Available.