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Zoisite and White Opal Physical Properties

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
3.20-3.501.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zoisite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Zoisite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.