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Tanzanite and Datolite Physical Properties


Datolite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.90-3.00  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tanzanite and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.

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