Home
Gemstones


Sulfur and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Blue Gemstones

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.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones