Zoisite and Papagoite 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
  
3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Imperfect in one direction
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Zoisite and Papagoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Zoisite and Papagoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.