Clinozoisite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.382.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Clinozoisite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Clinozoisite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.