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Chrysoberyl and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Chrysoberyl and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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