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Clintonite and Garnet Physical Properties

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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
3.0-3.1
3.55-4.33
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Clintonite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Clintonite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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