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Clintonite
Clintonite

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Clintonite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.2 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.4 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.7 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.10 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.12.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.16 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.17 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.18 Mohs Hardness
3.52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.19 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
NaCl

Clintonite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Clintonite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.