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Tanzanite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Tanzanite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

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

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