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Nuummite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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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Nuummite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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