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Stolzite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Stolzite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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