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Sphene and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.21-3.38   

Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
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6-7   

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

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Sphene and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Sphene and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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