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Amazonite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57  
3.21-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
Perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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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.

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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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