Weloganite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.223.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Weloganite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Clintonite chemical formula.

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

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Weloganite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

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