Scorodite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

Not Available3.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Scorodite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

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Scorodite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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