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Clintonite and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.13.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.