Kurnakovite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8523.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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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Kurnakovite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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