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Rosasite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Rosasite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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