Clinozoisite and Glaucophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
3-3.15
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good on [110] and on [001]
Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.0-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Clinozoisite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Clinozoisite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.