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Zoisite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Zoisite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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