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Clintonite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.