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Andesine and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Andesine and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Andesine and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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