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Tanzanite and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Tanzanite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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

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