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Prase and Clintonite Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Prase and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Prase and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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