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Aquamarine and Zoisite Physical Properties

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
2.66-2.80
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Aquamarine and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Aquamarine and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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