Tanzanite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tanzanite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Tanzanite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.