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Clinozoisite and Bayldonite Physical Properties


Bayldonite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
5.50   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2   

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Clinozoisite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.

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