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Clinozoisite and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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