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Jet and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Jet
Tanzanite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Jet and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Jet and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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