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Iolite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Iolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
3,1   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg2Al4Si5O18   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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Iolite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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Iolite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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

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