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Tanzanite
Tanzanite

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Tanzanite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

Hard
-

Specific Gravity

3.353.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
FeAs

Tanzanite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Tanzanite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.