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Tanzanite and Ulexite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tanzanite and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tanzanite and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.