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Clintonite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite 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   
3.84   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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Clintonite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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