Clinozoisite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Tanzanite

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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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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.383.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Clinozoisite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Clinozoisite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.