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Tanzanite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tanzanite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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