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Tanzanite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Tanzanite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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