Proustite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Proustite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Proustite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Proustite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Proustite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Proustite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.