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Amethyst and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amethyst and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Amethyst and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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