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Peridot and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Peridot and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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