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Clinozoisite and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinozoisite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane 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 Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinozoisite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.