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Amber and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.21-3.38
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56-7
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amber and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amber and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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