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Tanzanite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Tanzanite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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