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Tanzanite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Tanzanite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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