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Zoisite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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