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Holmquistite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Holmquistite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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