Zoisite and Fire Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
1.97-2.22
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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.