Stolzite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Stolzite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

23.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Stolzite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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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Stolzite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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