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Glass and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Glass and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Glass and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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