Musgravite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Musgravite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.62-3.683.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Musgravite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Musgravite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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