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Clinozoisite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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   
4.392   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clinozoisite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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