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Feldspar and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Feldspar and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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