Tanzanite and Prase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.64-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Tanzanite and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tanzanite and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.