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Rossmanite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Rossmanite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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