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Clintonite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Clintonite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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