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Carnelian and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Carnelian and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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