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Zoisite and Emerald 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.502.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Be3Al2SiO6

Zoisite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Zoisite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.