Clinozoisite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinozoisite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite 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 Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Clinozoisite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.