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Zoisite and Grandidierite 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
3.20-3.502.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.10 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.11 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect
1.12 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5
Amber
2 10
2.5 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.