Zoisite and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Zoisite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Zoisite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.