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Tanzanite and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
C

Tanzanite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Tanzanite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.