Clinozoisite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Indistinct

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Clinozoisite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Clinozoisite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.