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Kainite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Kainite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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