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Clinohedrite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
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Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Clinohedrite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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