Clinozoisite and Fuchsite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.77-2.88
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect basal
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Clinozoisite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Clinozoisite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.