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Tanzanite and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.