Richterite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Richterite

Clintonite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.53.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Richterite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

Compare Green Gemstones

Richterite Vs Stolzite

Richterite Vs Zinnwaldite

Richterite Vs Titanite

Richterite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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