Tanzanite and Tektite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard
  
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Specific Gravity
3.35
  
2.34-2.51
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
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Tanzanite and Tektite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tanzanite and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
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Tanzanite and Tektite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.