Tanzanite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Tanzanite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Tanzanite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.