Copper and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Copper

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Copper and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper and Clinozoisite 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 Copper and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Copper and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.