Mineral - Clintonite
Clintonite
Chemical Properties
Mineral Class
Silicates
Toxicity
none
Formula
CaAlMg₂(SiAl₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Unit Cell
Physical Properties
Hardness
4 - 5
Streak
whitebrownbrown white
Density
Normal (2-3,5)
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Optical Properties
Color
brownredyellowgreen
Birefringence
Luster
Vitreous,
Greasy
Transparency
Pleochroism
Geomineralogical Properties
Crystal System
monoclinic
Point Group
Space Group
Habit
massive, tabular
Formation
Metamorphose
Paragenesis
Twinning
Rarity
Rarely
Synonyms
Clintonite