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Parisite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Parisite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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