Clinozoisite and Lepidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.80-2.90
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{001} perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Clinozoisite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Clinozoisite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.