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Sardonyx and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sardonyx and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Sardonyx and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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