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Jadeite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
3.35   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Jadeite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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