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Zoisite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Zoisite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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