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Radiolarite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
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3.35   

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

Cleavage
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Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Radiolarite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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