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Beudantite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Beudantite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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