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Tanzanite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tanzanite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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