Dallasite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Dallasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.355-3.433

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Good, {???} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dallasite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Tinzenite 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 Dallasite and Tinzenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Dallasite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.