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Tanzanite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Pyrrhotite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
4.58-4.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Not Available   

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Tanzanite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.

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