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Zoisite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Chondrodite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.10-3.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Poor to good on (001)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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