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Zoisite and Fayalite 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
3.20-3.504.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zoisite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Zoisite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.