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Tanzanite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Tanzanite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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