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Garnet Malaia and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.35
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Garnet Malaia and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Garnet Malaia and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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