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Zoisite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties


Jeremejevite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.28-3.31   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Zoisite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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