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Glaucophane and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Glaucophane and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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