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Chiastolite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chiastolite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Clinohedrite 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 Chiastolite and Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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