Zoisite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Zoisite

Sulfur

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.50Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Not Available

Zoisite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

Compare Brown Gemstones

Zoisite Vs Sphene

Zoisite Vs Tourmaline Bi Color

Zoisite Vs Sunstone

Zoisite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.