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Garnet and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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