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Clinozoisite
Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.384.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet 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 Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.