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Shigaite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.35   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Shigaite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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