Aquamarine and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Clinozoisite

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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

2.66-2.80

3.21-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Aquamarine and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Aquamarine and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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