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Tanzanite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
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Tanzanite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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