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Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.14-3.25
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Perfect
6-7
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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3.21-3.38
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {001}
6-7
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite Vs Clinozoisite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is whereas that of Clinozoisite is .