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Zoisite and Celestine 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
3.20-3.503.90-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zoisite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zoisite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.