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Clinozoisite and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
5.5   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Clinozoisite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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