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Clinozoisite and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
4.28-4.42   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Clinozoisite and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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