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Zoisite and Brookite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zoisite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zoisite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.