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Quartz and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Quartz and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Quartz and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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