Tanzanite and Copper Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Copper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Tanzanite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Tanzanite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.