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Zoisite and Grossular Physical Properties


Grossular and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.55-3.73   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Zoisite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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