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Tanzanite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tanzanite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tanzanite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.