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Amethyst and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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.

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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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