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Scorodite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.0-3.1   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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