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Tanzanite and Kunzite Physical Properties

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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
3.35
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
LiAlSi2O6

Tanzanite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Tanzanite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.