Tanzanite and Binghamite Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Binghamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Tanzanite and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.