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Tanzanite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Tanzanite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Tanzanite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.