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Tanzanite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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