Clinohedrite and Pearl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
  
2.60-2.85
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Clinohedrite and Pearl Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohedrite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Clinohedrite and Pearl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.