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Ceylonite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Ceylonite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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