Vishnevite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Vishnevite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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