Clinozoisite and Malachite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Clinozoisite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Malachite 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 Malachite 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 Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Clinozoisite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.