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Clinozoisite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.21-3.383.355-3.433
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinozoisite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinozoisite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.