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Quartz Smoky and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Quartz Smoky Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.21-3.38   

Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-7   

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

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Quartz Smoky and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz Smoky 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 Quartz Smoky and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Quartz Smoky and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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