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Zoisite and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.501.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.