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Agate and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Agate and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Tanzanite 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 Agate and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Agate and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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