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Tanzanite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.35
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
C20H36

Tanzanite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Tanzanite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.