Clinozoisite and Jasper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
  
2.58-2.91
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Clinozoisite and Jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Jasper- SiO2
Clinozoisite and Jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.