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Tanzanite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Tanzanite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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