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Nepouite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

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

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Nepouite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Nepouite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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