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Tanzanite and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Tanzanite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Tanzanite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.