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Chrysoberyl and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Chrysoberyl and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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