Clinozoisite and Edenite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Clinozoisite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Edenite 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 Edenite 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 Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Clinozoisite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.