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Chalcedony and Zoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chalcedony and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chalcedony and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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