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ˈzɔɪ saɪtzoisite
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zoisitenoun
A mineral with orthorhombic crystals, CaAl(SiO)(SiO)O(OH).
Webster Dictionary
Zoisitenoun
a grayish or whitish mineral occurring in orthorhombic, prismatic crystals, also in columnar masses. It is a silicate of alumina and lime, and is allied to epidote
Etymology: [After its discoverer, Von Zois, an Austrian mineralogist.]
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Zoisite
Zoisite, first known as saualpite, after its type locality, is a calcium aluminium hydroxy sorosilicate belonging to the epidote group of minerals. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al3O. Zoisite occurs as prismatic, orthorhombic crystals or in massive form, being found in metamorphic and pegmatitic rock. Zoisite may be blue to violet, green, brown, pink, yellow, gray, or colorless. It has a vitreous luster and a conchoidal to uneven fracture. When euhedral, zoisite crystals are striated parallel to the principal axis. Also parallel to the principal axis is one direction of perfect cleavage. The mineral is somewhat higher than 6 in hardness, and its specific gravity ranges from 3.10 to 3.38, depending on the variety. It streaks white and is said to be brittle. Clinozoisite is a more common monoclinic polymorph of zoisite. Transparent material is fashioned into gemstones while translucent-to-opaque material is usually carved. A metamorphic rock known as anyolite consists of green zoisite with black tschermakite and ruby crystals. These rubies themselves are not of gem quality, but nevertheless their color provides a striking contrast to the green zoisite, and greatly enhances the decorative pieces that are carved from the rock.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Zoisite
zoi′sīt, n. a mineral closely allied to epidote. [Baron von Zois.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of zoisite in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of zoisite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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