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Aquamarine and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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.

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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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