Clintonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Hexagonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.12.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clintonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clintonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.