Jasper and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Jasper

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Jasper and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jasper and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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