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Painite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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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
4.00-4.033.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Painite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Painite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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