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Tanzanite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Tanzanite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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