Clinozoisite and Pleonaste Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Pleonaste

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-78

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Clinozoisite and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Clinozoisite and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.