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Fibrolite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Fibrolite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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