Clintonite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Clintonite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clintonite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Clintonite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.