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Tanzanite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.354.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Tanzanite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Austinite 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 Tanzanite and Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Tanzanite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.