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Clinozoisite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
5.50-5.90   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clinozoisite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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