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Tanzanite
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Tanzanite and Pyrope Almandine 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
3.353.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tanzanite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tanzanite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.