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Blue spinel and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Blue spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
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3.35   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Blue spinel and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Blue spinel and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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