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Piemontite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Piemontite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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