Paraiba and Clintonite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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