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Chalcedony and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Chalcedony and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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