Clinozoisite and Wernerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.50-2.80
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Not Available
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
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Clinozoisite and Wernerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite 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 Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Clinozoisite and Wernerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.