Zoisite and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Zoisite and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Zoisite and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.