Clinozoisite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.38

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

KAlSi₃O₈

Clinozoisite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite 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 Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Clinozoisite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.