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Zoisite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
C  

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Zoisite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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