Zoisite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Omphacite

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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

3.20-3.503.16-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

{110} Good, {110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Zoisite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Zoisite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.