Garnet and Zoisite Physical Properties

Garnet

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Garnet and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Garnet and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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