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Zoisite
Zoisite

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Zoisite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.20-3.50
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
6-7
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
 
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1.97-2.22
Conchoidal
None
6-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zoisite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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