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Painite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03   
3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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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.

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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.

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