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Zoisite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-79-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zoisite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zoisite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.