Shigaite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.323.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

23.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Shigaite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

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Shigaite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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