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Zoisite and Demantoid Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.77-3.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.