Zoisite and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Zoisite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Amblygonite 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 Zoisite and Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Zoisite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.