Richterite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Richterite

Tanzanite

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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

3.0-3.53.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Richterite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Richterite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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