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Chrysoprase 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysoprase and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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