Radiolarite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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

Not Available3.0-3.1

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

Not Available3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Radiolarite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

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Radiolarite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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