Zoisite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
None Observed
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zoisite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zoisite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zoisite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.