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Tanzanite and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.