Zoisite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Zoisite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zoisite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.