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Tanzanite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.