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Moldavite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Moldavite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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