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Zoisite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
ZrSiO4

Zoisite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Zoisite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.