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Sogdianite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
3.35   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Sogdianite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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