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Clintonite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clintonite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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