Clinozoisite and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Clinozoisite and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum 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 Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Clinozoisite and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.