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Tanzanite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Tanzanite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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