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Clinozoisite and Jacobsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.384.76-5.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinozoisite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinozoisite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.