Hardystonite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hardystonite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hardystonite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.