Tanzanite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.35
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Tanzanite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Tanzanite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.