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Clintonite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.