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Clintonite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties


Ruby Zoisite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
-9999  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-9  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
Al2SiO5  

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Clintonite and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Clintonite and Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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