Demantoid and Zoisite Physical Properties

Demantoid and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Zoisite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Demantoid and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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