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Zoisite and Parisite Physical Properties


Parisite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
4.33-4.42  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.

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