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Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Calcite Satin Spar and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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