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Clinohedrite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Clinohedrite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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