Clintonite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Clintonite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Clintonite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Clintonite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.