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Clinohedrite
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Clinohedrite and Fibrolite 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
3.28-3.3353.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinohedrite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Fibrolite 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 Clinohedrite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinohedrite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.