Zoisite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Clinohumite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.503.13-3.75

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zoisite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Clinohumite 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 Zoisite and Clinohumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Zoisite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.