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Hexagonite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hexagonite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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