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Sapphire and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.033.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sapphire and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sapphire and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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