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Tanzanite and Leucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.352.45-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.