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Tanzanite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.353.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tanzanite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.