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Clinohedrite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Clinohedrite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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