Tanzanite and Mottramite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.35
  
5.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
None observed
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Not Available
  
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.