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Euclase and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Euclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12   
3.35   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Euclase and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Euclase and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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