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Chlorastrolite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Chlorastrolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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