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Fluorite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Fluorite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Fluorite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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