Euclase and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.20-3.50
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Euclase and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Euclase and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.