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Clinozoisite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-4.5   

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)   

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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.

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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.

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