Zoisite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Chondrodite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.503.10-3.20

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Poor to good on (001)

Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zoisite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.