Tanzanite and Snowflake Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard
  
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
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Tanzanite and Snowflake Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite and Snowflake Obsidian 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 Snowflake Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Snowflake Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Snowflake Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Snowflake Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.