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Zoisite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.95-3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Zoisite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.

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