Zoisite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.504-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Zoisite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Zoisite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.