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Zoisite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Zoisite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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