Clinozoisite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.66-2.86
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Clinozoisite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Clinozoisite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.