Zoisite and Ceylonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
3.63-3.9
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Zoisite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Zoisite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.