Spinel and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Spinel

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.64-3.663.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAl₂O₄

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

Spinel and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
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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Spinel and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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