Clinozoisite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.38

2.51-2.63

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinozoisite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Clinozoisite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.