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Gaspeite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Gaspeite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Clintonite 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 Gaspeite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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