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Chiastolite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.153.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chiastolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chiastolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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