Tanzanite and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties
Tenacity
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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}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.