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Clinochlore and Zoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Clinochlore and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore and Zoisite 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 Clinochlore and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Clinochlore and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinochlore and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinochlore and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinochlore is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.