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Tanzanite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.35  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Tanzanite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tanzanite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tanzanite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tanzanite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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