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Zoisite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Zoisite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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

Zoisite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.