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Tanzanite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
5.05  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Tanzanite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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