Kashmir sapphire and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
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Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
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6-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Kashmir sapphire and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Zoisite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Kashmir sapphire and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kashmir sapphire and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kashmir sapphire and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kashmir sapphire is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.