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Tanzanite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.351.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
SiO2 · nH2O

Tanzanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Tanzanite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.