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Zoisite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Zoisite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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