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Sard and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Sard Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63   
3.35   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Sard and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Sard and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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