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Heliotrope and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Heliotrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.61   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Heliotrope and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Clintonite chemical formula.

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Heliotrope and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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

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