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Leucophanite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.35
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Leucophanite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Leucophanite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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