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Thulite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Thulite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Thulite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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