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Tanzanite and Hollandite Physical Properties


Hollandite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
5.05   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Distinct / Good, Prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16   

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Tanzanite and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.

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