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Zoisite and Thulite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Zoisite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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

Zoisite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.