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Foitite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.17  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Foitite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite 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 Foitite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Foitite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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