Clinozoisite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.72-2.83
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Good on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Clinozoisite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Clinozoisite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.