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Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
4.06-4.08  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{???} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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