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Amazonite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amazonite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Clinozoisite 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 Amazonite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amazonite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.

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