Clinozoisite and Pearl Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Pearl

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

3.21-3.38

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Perfect on {001}

6-7

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

2.60-2.85

none

2.5-4.5

CaCO3

Clinozoisite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Pearl Specific Gravity

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