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Eosphorite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Poor on {100}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Eosphorite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Eosphorite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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