Verdite and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
3.20-3.50
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Verdite and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Verdite and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.