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Zoisite - Mineral Properties and Uses |
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Uses |
Zoisite uses include: gemstone. |
Color |
gray, pale green, brown, white, greenish brown, greenish gray, pink |
Streak |
colorless |
Luster |
vitreous |
Diaphaneity |
transparent to subtranslucent |
Cleavage |
perfect |
Hardness |
6 - 6.7 |
Specific Gravity |
3.2 - 3.4 |
Distinguishing
Characteristics |
color, cleavage |
Crystal System |
orthorhombic |
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Zoisite clinozoisite, with epodite from Sonora, Mexico.
Specimen is approximately 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) across.
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Ruby, a variety of corundum in zoisite from Transvaal, South Africa.
Specimen is approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) across.
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