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Zoisite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.502.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Zoisite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Zoisite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.