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Scorzalite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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
3.31
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Scorzalite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Scorzalite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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