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Taaffeite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Taaffeite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Taaffeite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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