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Zoisite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zoisite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Zoisite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

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