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Zoisite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Zoisite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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