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Tanzanite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
5.6-5.76  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Tanzanite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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