Tanzanite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Scheelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.355.9-6.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tanzanite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.