Sapphire and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.21-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Perfect on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6-7
  
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.
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