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Tanzanite and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Tanzanite and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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