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Tanzanite and Libyan Desert Glass 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
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Libyan Desert Glass Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Libyan Desert Glass 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 Libyan Desert Glass chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Libyan Desert Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Libyan Desert Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2 whereas that of Libyan Desert Glass is 2.