Rossmanite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rossmanite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Rossmanite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.