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Tanzanite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tanzanite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.