Clinozoisite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.382.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinozoisite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clinozoisite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.