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Cymophane and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Cymophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Cymophane and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Cymophane and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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