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Clinozoisite and Iolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.21-3.38
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {001}
6-7
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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2.6-2.7
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3,1
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Clinozoisite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Iolite Specific Gravity

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