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Zoisite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Zoisite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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