Clinozoisite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
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Clinozoisite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Clinozoisite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.