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Hauyne and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Hauyne and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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