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Tanzanite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.355.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.5 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.