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Ametrine 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
2.65
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ametrine and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Ametrine and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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