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Gibbsite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

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

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Gibbsite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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