Sinhalite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.503.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sinhalite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sinhalite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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