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Sugilite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.793.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Sugilite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Sugilite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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