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Aquamarine and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Not Available   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
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 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.

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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.

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