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Faustite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Faustite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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