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Friedelite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Friedelite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Friedelite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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