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Sonolite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Sonolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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