Diamond and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Diamond

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
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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Diamond and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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