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Vlasovite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Vlasovite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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

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