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Clintonite and Jasper 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
2.58-2.91
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
SiO2

Clintonite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2

Clintonite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.