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Glaucophane and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.20-3.50   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Glaucophane and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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