Gahnite and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Gahnite and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Gahnite and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.