Clinozoisite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinozoisite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinozoisite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.