Tanzanite and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.35
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Tanzanite and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Tanzanite and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.