Clinozoisite and Calcite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.38

2.67-2.73

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinozoisite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Calcite 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 Calcite 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 Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clinozoisite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.