Sulfur and Zoisite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Zoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.20-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Sulfur and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Zoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Sulfur and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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