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Diamond and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
C  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Diamond and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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