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Blue spinel and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Blue spinel and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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