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Clintonite and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Clintonite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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