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Epidote and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Epidote and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Epidote and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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