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Inderite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Inderite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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