Kunzite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kunzite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Kunzite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.