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Zoisite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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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 and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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