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Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
3.71   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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