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Sapphire and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphire and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sapphire and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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