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Zoisite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zoisite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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