Zoisite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Zoisite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.502.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zoisite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Zoisite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.