Clintonite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Vishnevite

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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

Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Clintonite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

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Clintonite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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