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Clintonite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Clintonite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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