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Lepidocrocite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4   
3.35   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

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

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Lepidocrocite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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