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Precious Opal and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Precious Opal and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal 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 Precious Opal and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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