Zoisite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Zoisite and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Zoisite and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.