Pietersite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.21-3.38
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Pietersite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite 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
Pietersite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.