Manganaxinite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Manganaxinite

Tanzanite

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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

3.3143.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Manganaxinite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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

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Manganaxinite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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