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Musgravite 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
3.62-3.68
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Musgravite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Musgravite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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