Tanzanite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Hard
  
Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.67-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Tanzanite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Tanzanite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.