Zoisite and Bixbite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Bixbite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.50Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Not Available

Zoisite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Compare Brown Gemstones

Zoisite Vs Sphene

Zoisite Vs Sunstone

Zoisite Vs Tourmaline Bi Color

Zoisite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.