Tanzanite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Clinozoisite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.353.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tanzanite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tanzanite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.