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Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite 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
3.353.76-3.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.