Sulfur and Tanzanite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Tanzanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Sulfur and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Tanzanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Sulfur and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

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