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Sunstone and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
001  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Sunstone and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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