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Tanzanite and Helenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Helenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.