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Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Clinozoisite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Clinozoisite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.