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Amazonite and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amazonite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Zoisite 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 Amazonite and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amazonite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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