Kyanite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Kyanite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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