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Zoisite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Zoisite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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