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Tanzanite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
4.014   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Not Available   

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Tanzanite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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