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Tanzanite and Labradorite 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
3.35
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Tanzanite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Tanzanite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.