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Tanzanite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
2.62-2.65   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Tanzanite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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