Clintonite and Selenite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.1Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Clintonite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Clintonite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.