Clinozoisite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Leucophanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 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 Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.