Clinohedrite and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
  
2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Clinohedrite and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohedrite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Clinohedrite and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.