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Tanzanite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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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.

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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.

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