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Spessartine and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
3.35   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Spessartine and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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

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