Zoisite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 3.2 – 3.5
Refractive Index 1.685 – 1.707
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.006
Dispersion 0.0196
Pleochroism Strong

Mohs Hardness

Mohs Hardness: 6.0 – 7.0
1 Soft10 Hard

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

Treatments

6 to 7Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 3.20 to 3.50Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references PerfectUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) 1.685 to 1.707Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references Biaxial/+Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references 0.006 to 0.013Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references StrongArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) 0.0196Arthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) RareHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) Green, brown, red-violet, bluish-greenUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references Blue, (tanzanite - heat treated), V4+ in octahedral coordination; with V3+ in octahedral coordination. Brown-violet, V3+ in octahedral coordination (treatment turns blue, tanzanite). Green, Cr3+ in octahedral coordination. Pink (thulite), Mn3+ in presumably octahedral coordinationW. William Hanneman, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011) Transparent,Translucent,OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references VitreousArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) OrthorhombicHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references PrismaticMichael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references Occurs in medium-grade regionally metamorphosed crystalline schists formed from igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic rocks relatively high in calcium.Michael O?Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) Zoisite information at mindat.org Pakistan&nbsp; Blauwet (2006) Tanzania&nbsp; Dirlam et al. (1992) [var: Tanzanite] Malisa (2003) [var: Tanzanite] Malisa (2003) [var: Tanzanite] Malisa (2003) [var: Tanzanite] Malisa (2003) [var: Tanzanite] Malisa (2003) [var: Tanzanite] Malisa (2003)

About Zoisite

조이사이트는 칼슘-알루미늄 규산염 광물로, 탄자나이트(청보라색)·투율라이트(분홍색)·루비 조이사이트(녹색 조이사이트 속 붉은 루비) 등 여러 유명 보석 품종을 포함합니다. 오스트리아 조이스 남작에 의해 1805년 처음 기재되었으며, 탄자니아·케냐·오스트리아·노르웨이·파키스탄이 주요 산지입니다. 조이사이트 내에 루비가 공생하는 '루비 조이사이트' 표본은 독특한 색상 조합으로 장식 공예에 즐겨 사용됩니다.

Jewelry Use

Durability 5/10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zoisite?
조이사이트는 칼슘-알루미늄 규산염 광물로, 탄자나이트(청보라색)·투율라이트(분홍색)·루비 조이사이트(녹색 조이사이트 속 붉은 루비) 등 여러 유명 보석 품종을 포함합니다. 오스트리아 조이스 남작에 의해 1805년 처음 기재되었으며, 탄자니아·케냐·오스트리아·노르웨이·파키스탄이 주요 산지입니다. 조이사이트 내에 루비가 공생하는 '루비 조이사이트' 표본은 독특한 색상 조합으로 장식 공예에 즐겨 사용됩니다.
What is the hardness of Zoisite?
Zoisite has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Zoisite?
Zoisite is primarily Various.
How much does Zoisite cost?
Zoisite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Zoisite?
Zoisite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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