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Erythrite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Erythrite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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