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Clinozoisite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38  
2.78  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Clinozoisite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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