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Poudretteite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Poudretteite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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