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Zoisite and Friedelite Physical Properties

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
3.20-3.503.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.