Zoisite and Andradite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
  
3.70-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Zoisite and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zoisite and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.