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Beryllonite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Beryllonite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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