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Clintonite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clintonite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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