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Tanzanite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Tanzanite and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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