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Vishnevite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.20-3.50   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

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

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Vishnevite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Zoisite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

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

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