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Quartz and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Quartz and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Quartz and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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