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Tanzanite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.352.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO2

Tanzanite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Tanzanite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.