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Zoisite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.6-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Lamellar  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect 001  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  

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Zoisite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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