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Hiddenite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Hiddenite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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