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Gaspeite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Gaspeite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Gaspeite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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