Zoisite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Zoisite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.501.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Zoisite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

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Zoisite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.