Ammolite and Zoisite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Ammolite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Ammolite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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