×

Calcite Satin Spar
Calcite Satin Spar

Tanzanite
Tanzanite



ADD
Compare
X
Calcite Satin Spar
X
Tanzanite

Calcite Satin Spar and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.733.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Calcite Satin Spar and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Calcite Satin Spar and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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