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Tanzanite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
3.07-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.