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Hodgkinsonite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Hodgkinsonite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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