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Scorzalite
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Scorzalite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.313.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorzalite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorzalite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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