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Sanidine and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Sanidine and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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