Clinozoisite and Euclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
3.08-3.12
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Clinozoisite and Euclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Euclase 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 Euclase 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 Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Clinozoisite and Euclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Euclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Euclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.08-3.12 whereas that of Euclase is 3.08-3.12.