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Tanzanite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.31   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Tanzanite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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