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Zoisite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.12  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Zoisite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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