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Tanzanite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tanzanite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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